BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Averett University men's lacrosse were bested at Bridgewater College, 17-6, on Saturday afternoon.
Averett (0-11, 0-5 ODAC) went on top first through junior
Zac Coleman, but Bridgewater (9-4, 3-3 ODAC) netted the next four goals in succession to lead by three at the turn of the quarters.
A five-goal quarter from the Eagles extended their advantage to 9-1 by halftime.
Bridgewater scored seven more in the third, but freshman
Gavin Dean and sophomore
Zachary Hulbert aided the Cougars' cause with scores of their own. In the fourth, Averett had its best quarter yet, as they outscored the Eagles 3-1. Netters from three Cougars in junior
Connor Boyd, sophomore
Cory Habick, and senior
Emmett Wood gave the team six on the day, but was not enough to cut the deficit.
Three Averett players tied for the team-lead in points with two. Senior
Matthew Clark had a Cougar-high four ground balls. The aforementioned Habick had two caused turnovers.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Robbie Isenhour reached the 20-save threshold for the first time this season.
The Cougars continue its road trek at No. 19 Washington and Lee University on Wednesday, Apr. 8. Start time is set for 6 p.m.
